Welcome
Welcome to the home page of St. Thomas' Church, Werneth, on the Coppice in Oldham.
St. Thomas' is one of many parish churches in the Church of England. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester.
We work closely with the parish of St. Paul, Oldham.
St. Thomas' has a Bronze Eco Church Award
The Notices
Sunday School takes place on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month (next one 20th July). Volunteers required. Training offered!
Farsi discussion group takes place at 10:00 am on Thursdays
English conversation class restarts in September.
St. Stephen & All Martyrs All are invited to the Licensing of Revds Daniel Burton and Hannah Currin on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on 16th July 2025 at St Stephen’s Church, Thames St., Oldham (OL1 3QU)
Group for Older Children With Laura Tebay's help, we hope this will run on 27 July, then 2nd Sundays from September (14th September, 12th October, 9th November). Volunteers required. Training offered!
Foundations for Ministry is a course for all who want to explore what God might be calling them to.
Please speak to Nick if you think you might be interested.
Training for those interested in working with children and young people (run by Laura Tebay) takes place at St. Paul's:
- 10am - 1 pm on Saturday 20th September
- 10am - 1 pm on Saturday 18th October



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Diary
10:30 am
Sunday 13 July 2025
4TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Morning Prayer
St. Thomas' Church
(All Age Service)
12:00 pm
Sunday 13 July 2025
FARSI / DARI SERVICE
آیین عشای ربانی
St. Thomas' Church
10:30 am
Sunday 20 July 2025
5TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Holy Communion
St. Thomas' Church
(Sunday School)
1:30 pm
Sunday 20 July 2025
WALK & PUB LUNCH
details to be confirmed
Roles on a Sunday Morning
Would you like to volunteer on a Sunday morning for:
- Welcoming
- Serving at the Altar
- Setting up and serving tea and coffee.
Please speak to Nick.
Regular Activities
These are the usual times of the regular activities at St. Thomas'.
If you would like to book make a booking, please contact Rev Nick.
But please make sure that there is no activity already taking place at your preferred time.
SUNDAY
10:30 am
St. Thomas' Sunday Worship
1:30 pm
Brethren in Christ Church
MONDAY
3:10 pm (2nd Monday in month;
termtime)
Chai & Chat
TUESDAY
10:15 am
Chai & Connect
6:30 pm
Xanadu Dance Troupe
THURSDAY
9:00 am (termtime)
St. Thomas CE Primary School Service
10:00 am
Farsi / Dari Discussion Group
1:00 pm (termtime)
English Conversation Class
4:00 pm
Impact Mixed Martial Arts
6:00 pm
Impact Mixed Martial Arts
FRIDAY
9:00 am (termtime; until 11:30 am)
St. Thomas CE Primary School
(Dance)
SATURDAY
6:00 pm
Betel Romanian Church
Heritage & Visits
If you would like to look around St. Thomas' Church with a group or by yourself, please contact Revd. Nick Andrewes to make arrangements on the number below. Alternatively, you are welcome to do so while the church is open on a Thursday or a Sunday morning.